July's Drink of the Month: The Lavender Martini at Bull Moose Bar & Grille

Meet the Lavender Martini

July's Drink of the Month has landed at Bull Moose Bar & Grille — the Lavender Martini. It's the kind of cocktail you order when the patio's open, the work week is finally winding down, and you want something a little prettier than your usual pour. Floral, citrus-forward, and just sweet enough — built with house-made lavender syrup, your choice of vodka or gin, and fresh-squeezed lemon juice.

What's In It

We make the lavender syrup ourselves, which matters. The store-bought stuff is usually too sweet and tastes like a candle. Our version is light, properly herbal, and lets the lavender shine without overwhelming the cocktail. We shake it with vodka (or gin, if you prefer something with more botanical depth) and fresh-squeezed lemon juice — never bottled sour mix. The result is a martini that's clean, balanced, and unmistakably summer.

When to Order It

The Lavender Martini works in a few different moods. Order it on a Friday after work and you've got the perfect decompression drink. Pair it with a light starter — say a flatbread or salad — and it holds up against the food without competing. Or just bring it to the patio on a slow Saturday afternoon and let the floral notes do their thing while you sit in the sun. It's a sipper, not a slammer. That's the whole point.

July Only

Like every Drink of the Month at Bull Moose Bar & Grille, the Lavender Martini is on the menu for July and July only. When the calendar flips to August, this one rotates out and something new takes its place. If you've been wanting to try it, July is your window.

Find Us in Downtown Sandwich, IL

Bull Moose Bar & Grille is located at 202 S. Main Street in downtown Sandwich, IL — convenient for friends and families across DeKalb County, the Fox Valley, and the surrounding towns. We're open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, plus Sunday Funday Hour from 12 to 2 PM. Earn loyalty points on every visit (150 pts = $5 off, 500 pts = $20 off, with double points all day Tuesday and during weekday lunch hours from 11 to 2). Sign up online at bullmoosebar.com or in-house. For weekly specials, upcoming events, and behind-the-scenes from your favorite Sandwich, IL bar and grille, keep up at www.bullmoosebar.com/blog.